New Student
The University of Gävle is happy to welcome you as a new student. We hope you have a great time here and wish you the best of luck with your studies! There's a lot to keep track of as a new student, so we've put together everything you need to do to make sure you're well prepared for the start of your studies.
Checking off before you start
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Collect your user account
Once you have accepted a course or programme, your user account will be created automatically. You can collect it two weeks before the start of the term.
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Register in Ladok
Ladok is your introduction to several web services. You can check your study results, register for courses, get transcripts of your records and notify us of a temporary address change.
Please note that you can register for your course through Ladok two weeks prior to course start.
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Log in to Canvas
Canvas is a web based learning management system (LMS) where you can find your course material. You can, for example, use Canvas to submit assignments, take digital examinations and communicate through discussion boards and chats.
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Find out when your programme starts
Here you can find the date, time and place where your programme starts.
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Get your course literature
The syllabus describes the structure and content of your programme. The reading list contains the literature used in the course. Make sure you organise your course literature in good time. You can buy online, buy second-hand or check out buying and selling groups.
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Find Your Timetable
As a student at the University of Gävle you can find your timetables through our app or our online timetable search service. The course schedule must be finalised at least four weeks before the start of the course.
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Activities for New Students
There are a range of activities happening during the semester. Get to know the University, the city of Gävle and your new university friends by taking part in the activities listed below!
"Insparken" is a whole week of fun activities organised by Gefle Student Union. Participation is voluntary, but it gives you the chance to take part in student life and create memorable experiences.
Introduction activities
Inspark - The Student Union
External link.
Study support
As a student with a long-term disability, you can apply for disability study support to be able to study on equal terms.
Useful to know
As a student at the University of Gävle, you have the ability to install Microsoft's Office software for free on up to five computers.
Collect your HiG card, it is both an entrance card as well as a copy card
HiG stands for Högskolan i Gävle, which is Swedish for University of Gävle. The HiG card has three functions. It works as an entrance card to the University and the computer rooms. It also works as a library card at the library and can be used to print and take copies from our printers. Collect your card at the Reception. You must be registered in Ladok and be able to identify yourself in order to collect the card.
Register as a borrower at the library
To be able to borrow books at the library you need to register as a library user and have a library card. If you want to read e-books you don't need a library card, just log in with your user account. You register as a borrower by filling in the library's registration form.
There is a lot to think about as a prospective student. For some, it means a whole new life in a whole new country. An important issue for most people is housing and you need to apply for accomodation yourself. It is a good idea to start looking for accommodation as early as possible, and it is a good idea to join a housing queue. The University of Gävle does not provide any student accommodation.
A student ID shows that you are a student at a university and makes you eligible for various student offers.
Your time as a student is not all about studying but also about getting to know new people and have a good time. Take the chance to meet new and old students by taking part in the activities offered by the Gefle Student Union and the Student organisations!
Contact us
Telephone hours Monday-Thursday 9.00–10.00.
This page was last updated 2024-04-30